Impact Cincinnati acquired Khalil Herbert last week with Zach Moss (neck) facing an extended absence, but it appears they are considering adding another player to the backfield mix behind top running back Chase Brown.
NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
LEONARD FOURNETTE
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Will work out for Bengals Fournette is working out for the Bengals on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Meeting in Indy Fournette is visiting with the Colts on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Fournette couldn't find a home until the end of October last season, when he signed with the Bills, only appearing in two regular-season games. The veteran running back may have lost a step on the ground, but he was at least a capable receiver out of the backfield when he was with Tampa Bay in 2022, recording 73 catches on 83 targets for 523 yards, including three touchdowns. The potential addition of the LSU product would likely land him on the practice squad, but ultimately working to surpass Tyler Goodson, and possibly Trey Sermon, on the team's positional depth chart behind clear lead back, Jonathan Taylor.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Motivated, hopes to sign soon Fournette is 'motivated' to continue his NFL career and plans to sign with a new team before the start of the 2024 NFL season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Fournette is now four years removed from his last 1,000-yard rushing season, though in 2021 and 2022 he did surpass 1,000 yards from scrimmage with Tampa Bay, in large part due to his notable role in the receiving game. Last year, the 29-year-old veteran appeared in two games for the Bills as a depth piece, before returning to the team's practice squad during the playoffs. Fournette still boasts a versatile enough skillset to carve out a role in a backfield light on depth, but at this stage in his career it's unlikely he secures enough touches for fantasy relevance without injuries ahead of him, and an ideal landing spot.
JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE
BREAKING: Bills RB Leonard Fournette Cut From Practice Squad Buffalo Bills BREAKING: Leonard Fournette Cut From Practice Squad
JANUARY 16 • SUNHERALD.COM
BREAKING: Bills RB Leonard Fournette Cut From Practice Squad Buffalo Bills BREAKING: Leonard Fournette Cut From Practice Squad
JANUARY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Top 2025 QB Bryce Underwood commits to LSU Running back Leonard Fournette is the only No. 1 overall prospect in the 247Sports Composite to sign with LSU in the modern recruiting era.
JANUARY 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Bumps up to active roster Fournette was elevated to the Bills' active roster Saturday.
Impact Fournette didn't play in the Week 17 win over the Patriots, but the playoff-tested back appears ready to see some work in a win-and-in scenario come Sunday night. The veteran will likely split time with Latavius Murray and Ty Johnson when the Bills spell starting back James Cook.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Bills activate RB Leonard Fournette vs. Chargers
Buffalo Bills running back Leonard Fournette was elevated from the practice squad and activated for Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles ChargersDECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rapoport: Bills to elevate RB Leonard Fournette from practice squad ahead of Week 16 NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport says the Buffalo Bills to elevate running back Leonard Fournette from practice squad ahead of Week 16.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NFL.COM
Buffalo Bills elevate Leonard Fournette for Chargers game 'Playoff Lenny' will make his Bills debut on Saturday night.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM
Fournette vs. Cook: Should Bills Make Roster Move? James Cook’s struggles have caused some Buffalo Bills observers to wonder about the status of Leonard Fournette.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Leonard Fournette Any Closer to Bills Active Roster? James Cook’s struggles have caused some Buffalo Bills observers to wonder about Leonard Fournette’s status.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Leonard Fournette Reveals Why He Signed with Bills Leonard Fournette had several offers float his way but his chance with the Buffalo Bills was the most attractive.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leonard Fournette Reveals Why He Signed with Bills Leonard Fournette had several offers float his way but his chance with the Buffalo Bills was the most attractive.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Leonard Fournette Reveals Why He Signed with Bills Leonard Fournette had several offers float his way but his chance with the Buffalo Bills was the most attractive.
NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Leonard Fournette: Bills were 'right opportunity' for him Lenny on signing with the #Bills:
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Fournette Compares Buffalo Weather To 'Penguin's (Butt)!' Leonard Fournette Signs With Bills, Compares Buffalo Cold Weather To ‘Penguin’s (Butt)!’
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Fournette Compares Buffalo Weather To 'Penguin's (Butt)!' Leonard Fournette Signs With Bills, Compares Buffalo Cold Weather To ‘Penguin’s (Butt)!’
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leonard Fournette: "An Opportunity I Feel Like I Need" Bills Running Back Leonard Fournette addresses the media following practice on Wednesday November 11th. Topics include: why he chose to sign...
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
'The best move for us' | Bills GM Brandon Beane on what CB Rasul Douglas & RB Leonard Fournette add to the team Beane shares his thoughts on the latest addition to the Bills roster and why he still believes in young cornerback Kaiir Elam.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
Joins Buffalo's practice squad Fournette signed with the Bills' practice squad after passing his physical Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact The Bills will see how Fournette fares during his first week of practice with the team, but if he picks up the playbook quickly and impresses during his time on the field, he could be elevated from the practice squad or even signed to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Though he served as a lead back in each of his first six NFL seasons split between Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, Fournette will likely be primarily competing with Latavius Murray for the No. 2 role behind James Cook while Damien Harris (concussion) is on injured reserve. Fournette brings superior pass-catching skills to the table, but Murray historically has been a tougher runner between the tackles. However, Murray is averaging just 3.6 yards per carry on 40 totes this season, so the 28-year-old Fournette could have an opening to steal work from him on early downs as well as passing downs.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set to join Buffalo Fournette said that he plans to sign with the Bills on Monday, pending a physical, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Impact The terms of Fournette's contract aren't known, and he could initially land on the Bills' practice squad rather than the 53-man roster. Regardless, Fournette could be ready to make his Bills debut Week 9 against the Bengals, as the team is need of additional depth behind top back James Cook while Damien Harris (concussion) is on injured reserve. A popular check-down target in Tampa Bay for Tom Brady last season, Fournette set career highs in receptions (73), receiving yards (523) and receiving touchdowns (three), but he saw a steep decline in efficiency on the ground, averaging just 3.5 yards on 189 carries. Once he gets acclimated in Buffalo, Fournette could challenge Latavius Murray for the top backup role behind Cook.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
In good shape, ready to sign Fournette has drawn interest from multiple teams and has kept himself in "great shape" as he prepares to sign later in the season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Fournette has been unsigned since being released by the Buccaneers in February, with a workout with the Patriots in July being the lone known visit he's scheduled with a team while he's been a free agent. The 28-year-old had previously been expected to meet with the Bills on Tuesday in the wake of Damien Harris exiting Sunday's win over the Giants with a neck injury, but that visit has since been cancelled. Fournette will continue to work out on his own with the hope that an opportunity emerges over the next few weeks.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
